OSCAR PIASTRI’S RACE USED F1® HELMET RAISES OVER A$100,000 FOR CHARITY
The race-used helmet worn by Oscar Piastri at the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix has sold for an enormous A$107,000 (£52,000 GBP) at auction, with all proceeds being donated to a worthy cause, close to the F1® driver's heart.
My Room Children’s Cancer Charity is a volunteer-led Australian organisation supporting families impacted by cancer. Piastri was announced as an ambassador for the charity earlier this year and donated this helmet via F1® Authentics auction platform to help raise vital funds.
This signed race-used helmet is one of only a handful that Piastri has chosen to make available to the public from his career so far, which made the auction lot highly sought after for motorsport collectors and fans.
Worn by the Australian McLaren F1® Team driver at the opener for the 2024 season, this helmet saw the beginning of an incredible year for the Piastri. Later in the calendar, he went on to claim his maiden victory in F1®, igniting the start of what would quickly become a Championship title race campaign in 2025.
The lucky winning bidder has now secured a true collector’s piece from one of the sport's most talented and competitive drivers of the modern era, whilst also knowing they have donated to a wonderful cause.
On the successful sale of his helmet and funds raised, Oscar Piastri said,
“Thank you very much to everyone who has bid on and supported the auction for my 2024 Bahrain race helmet with F1 Authentics. We've raised a huge amount of money for My Room Children’s Cancer Charity, which is a great cause. This is really going to make a difference to their projects and help everyone, so thank you once again.”
My Room Children’s Cancer Charity will see the full amount raised by the auction lot hosted by F1® Authentics go towards its research and help bring hope to young patients and their loved ones.
Margaret Zita OAM, CEO of My Room commented,
“We are incredibly grateful to Oscar for donating such a remarkable piece of F1 history, and to F1 Authentics for their work behind the scenes in making this auction possible. The outstanding amount raised from the sale of the helmet will directly support the children and families My Room stands beside every day as they face the unimaginable. This result will make a meaningful and lasting difference, bringing hope where it’s needed most. We extend our deepest thanks to everyone who took part in this auction and contributed to this exceptional outcome.”
Barry Gough, Founder and CEO of Memento Exclusives (F1® Authentics) added,
“We are proud to have worked with Oscar Piastri to help raise these funds for My Room Children’s Cancer Charity. A worn and signed helmet is an extremely rare piece for collectors and this coming from the current Championship leader, makes it even more special. We are delighted to have been able to host this auction and play a role in supporting this fantastic cause.”
F1® Authentics, operated by Memento Exclusives, is the official memorabilia partner of Formula 1®, offering authentic, licensed items via shop and auction platforms, that can’t be accessed anywhere else.
Fans and collectors can find more information about upcoming auctions at f1authentics.com.
